🌱 What newly released bodycam video reveals about February’s fatal Vestal shooting
Vestal, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Vestal! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What newly released bodycam video reveals about February’s fatal Vestal shooting
- How rising inflation is reshaping life for Binghamton University seniors
- Ready to show off your ride at Vestal’s big car show?
Also on today's calendar: Umass Lowell River Hawks at Binghamton Bearcats Baseball and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, temps: high: 56, low: 45.
- Friday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Body camera footage shows moment police fatally shot man in Vestal (wbng.com) — State investigators have released edited body camera footage from a February incident where Vestal police fatally shot a man after an encounter involving a knife. The Attorney General’s Office shared the video as part of its required review process, and residents can view the full footage on the AG’s website, with a warning for disturbing content. 
• College seniors face rising costs as inflation hits 3.8% (wbng.com) — Binghamton University seniors in Vestal say rising inflation is squeezing their budgets as they search for housing, pay for school, and cover everyday expenses. Students describe higher rents, food and gas prices changing how they commute, and concern for family members also feeling the strain, underscoring how national economic trends are hitting Vestal’s college community close to home.
• The 5th annual Elderwood Village Car Show returns to Vestal (binghamtonhomepage.com) — Car lovers in Vestal can head to 505 Clubhouse Road on May 17 for the free 5th annual Elderwood Village Car Show, featuring everything from drag cars to motorcycles. Families will find kids’ activities, raffles, vendors, food, and even a Vestal police car and fire truck on display, with vehicle judging and awards capping the day.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Starry Night Chakra Yoga and Sound Bath May 14, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm →
CHIROsport & spine, LLC, 2548 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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VHS PTO Meeting
Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
6:00 pm -
GSCA Meeting
Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
6:00 pm -
VMS Bands Concert
Vestal Csd Vestal, NY 13850
7:00 pm -
District Art Show Artists' Reception
Vestal Csd Vestal Public Library
5:00 pm -
District K-12 Art Show (4/14-6/3)
Vestal Csd Vestal Public Library
5:00 pm -
Umass Lowell River Hawks at Binghamton Bearcats Baseball →
Bearcats Baseball Complex
6:00 pm -
Book Signing with AnnaLeigh Skye →
Barnes & Noble, 2443 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Food Center OPEN
Union-Endicott Csd 1100 E Main St, Endicott, NY 13760, USA
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AI Tinkerers of New York →
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, 120 Hawley St, Binghamton
6:00 pm -
UHS Peer Outreach →
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St, Binghamton
10:00 am -
Food Pantry OPEN
Union-Endicott Csd 1201 Union Center Maine Hwy, Endicott, NY 13760, USA
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this kitty belong to anyone that lives near Apple Foods on North McKinley?
The kitty is currently in the backyard and appears to not be able to walk. (Nextdoor Noyes Echo) - I am looking for recommendations for a good reasonably priced plumber.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. (Nextdoor Fuller Hollow Rd)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Vestal. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB39055-VESTAL in Vestal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vestal here.
🗞 Nearby News
Endicott
- Endicott wins key ruling in IBM legal battle over water contamination (pressconnects.com)
- Vestal native completes 250-mile-long ultra marathon (binghamtonhomepage.com)
- Grads at a Glance: Marching from Band Toward a Teaching Career (albany.edu)
Binghamton University
- Binghamton Faces One of Its Biggest Weekends of the Year (wnbf.com)
- I always feel like somebody's watching me (bupipedream.com)
- Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex' have such short arms? (itemonline.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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